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Senator David Van

Senator David Van has been an active advocate on various fronts, including Foreign Affairs, Defence, Trade, Energy, and the Environment. He's a vocal proponent for gender issues, Australia-Ukraine relations, and small businesses. With a Master's degree in International Relations from Monash University and ongoing studies in Strategy and Security at UNSW, he's an expert in international relations. David has served on important committees, including the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Trade, where he was deputy chair of the Foreign Affairs and Aid Sub Committee. As Vice-Chair of Australian Parliamentary Friendship groups, he fostered strong bilateral relations globally.

Introducing "The Vanguard," a new podcast hosted by Senator Van that explores in depth national security policy in Australia. Senator Van will be joined by an array of esteemed guests, including policymakers, national security experts, practitioners, passionate social justice advocates and many other influential voices. Be on the lookout for upcoming announcements regarding the podcast's release date.

Prepare to embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Australian national security policy.

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